After a week of joining ship was able to see clear sky after crossing Gibraltor. Till then, it was always cloudy. As the night darkened, went on bridge to experience the stars…and I was spellbound for few seconds didn’t move from my place and just saw the sky without blinking my eyes. The sky was […]
Marriage is the one of the biggest decision of a girl’s life. And when marrying a sailor, she has to think through all the related parameters before she can take this step. Unfortunately to marry a sailor, a girl has to broaden her parameters and think on different lines. Certain extra parameters can be listed […]
Making a decision to marry a sailor is never easy for a girl and her family. The continuous worry of staying apart teases us all the time emotionally and mentally. The thought of leaving starts haunting us the moment he gets a mail from the company telling about his next contract. Off course some of […]
“Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.” ~Robert Henri The Maritime Union of India- Background The Maritime Union of India (MUI) represents the Merchant Navy Officers who are it’s members. It is affiliated to the International Transport Workers’ Federation, […]
February, 2018 I boarded the ship. Standing 13 storey tall and 200 meters long, this mighty ship was going to be my home for the next 3months. I was apprehensive about getting sea sick, food and boredom. But trust me; those 3months were the best months of my life! There’s something about the water that […]